This week, we have learned that iconic industry magazine Auto Trader will soon likely face the axe. CEO of Trader Media Group, John King said that the final decision wouldn’t be made until later in the year and that the … Continue reading

Last week it was announced that Japanese automaker companies Toyota, Honda and Mazda, were recalling in excess of 3.4 million vehicles due to a deficiency in passenger airbags. It is suspected that around 150,000 UK drivers will be directly affected … Continue reading

With the recent figures showing that motorists are waiting longer before replacing their tyres, we thought this would be an opportune moment to make sure that you don’t fall foul of the law.  So how do you go about properly … Continue reading

It’s that time of year again. The Christmas adverts have started on television, town centres around the country are having their festive lights switched on by very minor celebrities – and you become a little more cautious on your morning … Continue reading

As of the 1st November, new tyre labelling regulations come into effect across Europe.  These new labels provide information on three key areas: fuel efficiency, wet braking performance and noise emissions.  As of today all car, van and 4×4 tyres … Continue reading

Top consumer magazine “What Car?” has named the Ford Fiesta it’s Used Car of the Year as part of their 2012 Car of the Year Awards. Not only was the Zetec 1.25 five door was named Used Car of the … Continue reading

With the cost of rail prices rising ever higher, it is understandable that more people are looking to take to the roads in order to make their commute more convenient and cost effective.  Inevitably there will be hidden costs involved … Continue reading

Good news for motorists this week as new parking laws announced yesterday mean that clamping on private land is now banned in England and Wales.   According to a survey which was carried out by the Institute of Advanced Motorists, … Continue reading

A recent study by Warranty Direct has allowed us to see the most and least reliable used cars which are between 3-6 years old.  Warranty Directs’ reliability index takes data from around 20,000 policies from vehicles which were analysed as … Continue reading

It may have escaped your attention for a few minutes, but you can’t have ignored the fact that the weather has been particularly horrible of late.  There’s no getting away from the fact that the cold, wet months are descending … Continue reading